Vice President Finance

A Salt Creek Capital portfolio company, based East of the Raleigh area, is seeking a VP Finance/Controller. The Company is a manufacturer of specialty building products and is headquartered in the Rocky Mount, NC area.

Role Overview

The Vice President, Finance / Controller will own the entire finance and accounting function of the Company, including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, the monthly close, cash management, tax and audit coordination, lender compliance, insurance, and internal controls. This is a hands‑on operating role: the finance team is lean, and the VP Finance / Controller should expect to be in the details while serving as a strategic partner to the CEO and PE ownership group.

The right candidate has successfully built or upgraded the financial management systems and processes of a small to midsize company, and is comfortable translating operational performance into financial insight. We envision this person as a "right-hand" executive to the CEO, with a long‑term path to develop into a broader senior operating role.

The position reports directly to the CEO, with direct interaction with the private equity ownership group and Board of Directors.

Essential Functions

Accounting, Close, and Financial Reporting

• Own the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Deliver timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) to the CEO and Board.
• Oversee the general accounting function, including AR, AP, cash management, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Maintain Company financial records in compliance with Company policies and US GAAP; provide technical accounting guidance as needed.

Planning, Budgeting, and Analysis

• Own the annual budgeting process and monthly/quarterly forecasting cycle, including detailed P&L and variance analysis.
• Build and maintain a KPI and management reporting package for the CEO and Board.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis supporting capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Set strategies and initiatives to improve financial performance across both the short and long term.

Working Capital and Treasury

• Manage short-term working capital and cash flow planning; ensure the availability of funds as needed.
• Monitor loan provisions and ensure compliance with debt covenants and lender reporting requirements.

Tax, Insurance, and Compliance

• Supervise the completion of all federal, state, and local tax reporting requirements, including income, property, sales and use, and payroll taxes.
• Manage the Company's insurance programs in partnership with the CEO; oversee vendor relationships and claims as needed.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure implementation of audit recommendations.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Partner with the CEO to drive IT plans and future investments that enhance financial management and business intelligence.
• Develop internal reporting systems to increase operational visibility and support data-driven decision-making.
• Drive continuous process improvement and efficiency across the finance function.
• Build and lead the finance team to support the Company's vision and objectives.
• Develop financial discipline, fiscal responsibility, and accountability across the broader organization.
• This role may include involvement in due diligence and other responsibilities related to acquisitions and strategic relationships.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• A minimum of seven years of combined public accounting and private industry experience.
• Ten years of progressively responsible financial leadership.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and work streams in a fast-paced environment.
• High integrity and excellent professional references.
• Based in, or willing to relocate to, the Raleigh–Durham area. The Company is not considering remote candidates but could offer limited hybrid flexibility following an introductory period.

Preferred

• CPA certification.
• Prior experience in a private equity-backed company, including lender reporting, covenant compliance, and board-level financial communication.
• Experience in a manufacturing or consumer products environment.
• Experience with or knowledge of wood products manufacturing or the building industry.
• Familiarity with Epicor or comparable ERP…